Director of Finance and Accounting

4 weeks ago

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Marriott International Full time

Job Summary

The Director of Finance and Accounting will serve as the property's strategic financial business leader, championing, developing, and implementing property-wide strategies to deliver products and services that meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer and property employees. This role will provide financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives while maximizing return on investment.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience


4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 2 years experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.

OR


Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.

Core Work Activities

Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making


Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.


Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses, and creates annual budget plans.


Compiles information, analyzes, and monitors actual sales against projected sales.


Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.


Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.


Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute, and implement new business plans.


Creates the annual operating budget for the property.


Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.


Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.


Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations, and profitability.


Analyzes financial data and market trends.


Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan aligned with the company's and brand's strategic direction.


Provides ongoing analytical support by monitoring the operating department's actual and projected sales.


Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.

Leading Finance & Accounting Teams


Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision-making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.


Communicates the strategic goals, the focus, and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner.


Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the property's strategies, and to lead own team.


Oversees internal, external, and regulatory audit processes.


Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.


Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders


Attends meetings and communicates with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus.


Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).


Advises the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.


Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.


Demonstrates an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities.


Manages communication with owners in an effective manner.


Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand SOPs and owner requirements.


Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team.

Developing and Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals


Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.


Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected, and/or accrued.


Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.


Develops and supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.


Improves profit growth in operating departments.


Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy.

Managing Projects and Policies


Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.


Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.


Ensures that the P&L is accurate (costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts).


Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements.


Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).


Ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities


Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.


Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.


Ensures new hires participate in the department's orientation program.


Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.


Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations, and abilities.


Conducts performance review process for employees.


Participates in hiring activities as appropriate.

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